2009 Honda Element vs. 2003 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 206 (174 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 29 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 206.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2003 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Element | 206 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
